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KT53 HHW

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,475 mi
Last recorded178,475 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 HHW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 178,475 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing Central rear seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear inner jacking point inner sill / outer sill wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front of central and rear of central leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked near fail (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X1 brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 177,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Advise leaking 2x places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Advise both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both fronts inner face / Near Fail (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 175,188 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 175,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 171,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 164,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 162,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 158,558 miles

nearside and offside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 155,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 155,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 151,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 151,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 144,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 134,599 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,128 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 118,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 109,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 93,557 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 63,793 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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KT53 HHW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT53 HHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KT53 HHW registered?

KT53 HHW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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